Dec
2008
Articles from 31st Dec 2008
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Tiatia gives Ospreys victory
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
A late try by all-action number eight Filo Tiatia gave Ospreys a deserved 16-12 victory over Cardiff Blues in an enthralling local derby. Read
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Rafa rallies around Gerrard
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has expressed his full support for Steven Gerrard in the wake of the midfielder being charged with assault and affray following an incident in a bar in Southport earlier this week. Read
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Simpson makes West Brom move
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
West Brom have bolstered their strikeforce by signing Arsenal youngster Jay Simpson on loan for the rest of the season. Read
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Redknapp open to Defoe return
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp admits a return to White Hart Lane for Jermain Defoe is a possibility if a fee can be agreed with Portsmouth. Read
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Parkinson lands full-time Addicks job
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Charlton have named Phil Parkinson as their new manager. Read
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Fuller accuses team-mate
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Ricardo Fuller has accused Andy Griffin of being "very rude and disrespectful" in the episode which led to the Stoke striker being sent off for slapping his team-mate in the defeat against West Ham. Read
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Droylsden appeal fails
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Non-league Droylsden have lost an appeal against their expulsion from the FA Cup for fielding an ineligible player. Read
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Kinnear cancels training
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has been forced to abandon normal training because he does not have enough fit players. Read
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Gerrard trains after assault charge
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard returned to training on Wednesday with little fanfare. Read
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Hard-up Chambers fears for his future
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Dwain Chambers has revealed he may have to retire in 2009 because of financial concerns. Read
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Deco: Scolari will make us champions
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Deco is confident Chelsea can play their way back into the Barclays Premier League title race. Read
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Forest move for Davies
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Nottingham Forest are holding talks with former Derby boss Billy Davies after identifying him as the man they want to replace the axed Colin Calderwood. Read
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Morley still believes in Smith
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Veteran forward Adrian Morley believes England coach Tony Smith is the right man to lead the national team despite their World Cup flop. Read
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Kinnear: It's a given Shay will stay
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has insisted goalkeeper Shay Given will not be sold during the winter transfer window. Read
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Rain washes out opening ODI
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Bad weather has forced the opening one-day international between New Zealand and the West Indies to be abandoned in Queenstown. Read
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Sri Lanka repel Bangladesh charge
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Bangladesh gave Sri Lanka a scare but a late collapse denied them a shot at the most unlikely of Test victories in Dhaka. Read
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Van Barneveld wins thriller
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Raymond van Barneveld edged out Ronnie Baxter 4-3 in a sudden-death thriller to reach the last eight of Ladbrokes.com World Darts Championship. Read
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Coates: Referee mishandled Fuller row
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Stoke chairman Peter Coates believes the Ricardo Fuller situation could have been avoided but has also described the striker's actions as "unprofessional". Read
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Adams hails Belhadj capture
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has described Nadir Belhadj as an "excellent acquisition" after the defender agreed a permanent deal at Fratton Park. Read
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O'Neill relief as Villa survive scare
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Aston Villa put manager Martin O'Neill through yet more late drama as they moved back into the Champions League places on Tuesday night. Read
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Reds reassure Gerrard of backing
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Liverpool have backed Steven Gerrard - but it is not yet known if the England midfielder will figure in this weekend's FA Cup third-round tie at Preston. Read
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Hoy rewarded with knighthood
Dec 31 2008 | National Sport
Cyclist Chris Hoy is to be made a knight for his Olympic heroics while every gold medallist from the Beijing Games is rewarded in the New Year Honours. Read
